Academy IT Lead

Academy IT Lead

Salary: NJC Grade 7 - £32,061 - £34,435

Contract:

Permanent, Full Time

Start date:

October 2026

Consilium Academies is a values-driven Multi-Academy Trust committed to Excellence and Equity with Integrity. We work across eight schools in Salford, South Yorkshire and the North East, fostering collaboration, high-quality professional development and strong school improvement.

We believe every child deserves an excellent education and every colleague deserves the support and opportunity to thrive. Our people are central to our success, and we invest heavily in training, career development and wellbeing through our Centre for Professional Learning.

Armthorpe Academy is an 11-16 school in Doncaster with a strong focus on inclusion, ambition and developing the whole child. We prepare young people not only academically, but socially, emotionally and culturally for life in modern Britain.

Our values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Pride and Ambition underpin everything we do. As part of the Consilium family, this is an exciting time to join us as we continue to evolve our curriculum, pedagogy and learning environment.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Academy IT Lead to join our Trust-wide IT Services team. You will be the on-site IT lead at Armthorpe Academy, working closely with school leaders and staff while being part of a collaborative central IT team of 13 professionals.

You will take ownership of all aspects of IT provision on site, ensuring staff and students receive reliable, high-quality technical support and that systems are secure, compliant and fit for purpose.

Occasional travel to other Trust schools may be required.

• Lead day-to-day IT operations on site, providing proactive and reactive support
• Manage and resolve helpdesk tickets in line with SLAs
• Maintain school infrastructure, hardware, software and network systems
• Act as the on-site representative for Trust IT Services

• Install, configure and maintain PCs, laptops, tablets, servers and peripherals
• Support VoIP phone systems, printers, projectors and interactive boards
• Ensure antivirus, updates and security measures are fully implemented
• Support basic network management tasks, including VLAN changes
• Maintain accurate documentation of systems, passwords and assets

• Build strong working relationships with SLT, staff and students
• Hold regular meetings with school operational leaders
• Liaise with central IT colleagues and third-party suppliers
• Provide guidance, advice and training to staff when required

• Implement Trust IT policies and cyber security practices
• Support GDPR compliance and data protection requirements
• Lead or support school-based IT projects
• Take ownership of a Trust system or process following training
• Engage in CPD and ongoing professional development

• ICT qualifications or equivalent experience at Level 3 or above
• Strong experience supporting end‑user devices and Windows‑based environments
• Experience with Office 365, servers, networks and cloud technologies
• Excellent customer service, communication and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage workload independently and prioritise effectively
• Flexible, proactive and adaptable approach
• Driving licence (travel between academies required)

• Experience working in an education setting
• Vendor or specialist IT certifications

• Be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking Trust
• Access high-quality CPD and career development opportunities
• Work in a values‑led organisation focused on people and potential
• Make a real difference to staff and students every day

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Armthorpe Academy, please contact harry.

Closing date for applications is 9.00am 25th November 2026

Interviews will take place on a date to be arranged

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